East Camden, South Carolina
East Camden is a community of 4,194 people in Kershaw County, South Carolina.
Why visit East Camden
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 2 parks and trails and 1 place to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Kendall Mill Historic District and Camden.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 30°F.
Weather in East Camden
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About East Camden
East Camden is an unincorporated area and census-designated place (CDP) in Kershaw County, South Carolina, United States. It was first listed as a CDP prior to the 2020 census with a population of 3,215.
From the Wikipedia article East Camden, South Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks5
Kendall Mill Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Historic district in South Carolina, United States
Camden
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Amtrak station in Camden, South Carolina, United States
City of Camden Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Park in the United States of America
Cool Springs
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic home listed on the NRHP in Camden, South Carolina
Historic Camden Revolutionary War Site
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
National Historic Site of the United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship7
Bethesda Presbyterian Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Church building in Camden, South Carolina, United States of America
Shopping2
Schools, colleges and libraries11
Dr. Gilbert G. Woolard Technology Center
School · 3.5 mi
70 Innovation Lane, Camden
Healthcare1
Map of East Camden
29 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 55°F | 30°F | 4.1 in |
| Feb | 59°F | 33°F | 3.6 in |
| Mar | 66°F | 38°F | 4.2 in |
| Apr | 74°F | 47°F | 3.2 in |
| May | 80°F | 56°F | 3.6 in |
| Jun | 86°F | 65°F | 4.4 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 70°F | 4.6 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 68°F | 4.6 in |
| Sep | 83°F | 62°F | 3.7 in |
| Oct | 73°F | 50°F | 3.7 in |
| Nov | 64°F | 40°F | 3.3 in |
| Dec | 57°F | 34°F | 4.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Camden 3 W Hcn (5 mi away), rain and snow from Lugoff 2Ne, NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Kershaw County has had 22 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-23: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-09-29: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-05: Hurricane Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2023-08-31: Hurricane Idalia (Hurricane)
- 2022-11-21: Hurricane Ian (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Woodward Field (CDN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 1 miles away.
- Camden 2 mi west, about 4 min by car
- Bishopville 19 mi east, about 30 min by car
- Dalzell 19 mi southeast, about 30 min by car
- Cherryvale 23 mi south, about 37 min by car
- Columbia 25 mi southwest, about 40 min by car
- Sumter 25 mi southeast, about 40 min by car
- Blythewood 25 mi west, about 40 min by car
- Dentsville 26 mi southwest, about 42 min by car
- Cane Savannah 27 mi south, about 43 min by car
- Forest Acres 28 mi southwest, about 46 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Historic Camden Revolutionary War Restoration 2, Bigskybill, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kershaw courthouse 0077, Pollinator at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Chapel Camden Military Academy Camden South Carolina, Jirt, Public domain
- Camden Military Academy BC and Color Guard, Graduation 2018, Nice4What, CC BY 4.0
- Kendall Mill Historic District, Bigskybill, CC BY-SA 3.0
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